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Registered Nurse - SCI Somerset at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

86K-118KUnited StatesFull-time

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Registered Nurse - SCI Somerset

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Registered Nurse - SCI Somerset

Salary

$86,189.00 - $107,345.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-92504-30420

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMR Ad

Opening Date

08/28/2024

Closing Date

9/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30420

Position Number

00016658

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

117600

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, SCI-Somerset

Worksite Address

1590 Walters Mill Road

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15510

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone

Contact Email

cschmucker@

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THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your Nursing Career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking devoted and passionate Registered Nurses. As a Corrections' Nurse, you will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent managerial support. At the Department of Corrections, we work together as a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral.

We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package. We want to hear from you, so apply today!

Description Of Work

This is professional nursing work at a Commonwealth facility. An employee in this class performs as a charge nurse, staff nurse or an assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services in a Commonwealth facility for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior and/or a developmental disability. As charge nurse, the employee directs and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment for individuals in patient or resident care and treatment area(s), ward(s), unit(s) or living area(s), usually on the evening or night shift. Charge nurses make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization and supplies and equipment needs. Charge nurse supervises paraprofessional and/or non-professional nursing direct care personnel assigned to their patient or resident care and treatment area(s), ward(s), unit(s) or living area(s); and ensures that the coordination of services, coverage of services, and maintenance of records is accomplished. The assessment coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing care and treatment plans for residents of a Commonwealth Veterans Home facility; directs, evaluates, and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment with members of the nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams; meets with family and residents to assess residents' condition and completes documentation as required by federal and state regulations. The staff nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care and treatment services in a patient or resident care area or in a medical clinic in the Youth Development Center (YDC) system, a State Correctional Institution, at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology or Scotland School for Veterans Children; or may be responsible for a nursing specialty care area, such as, infection control or quality assurance/improvement/risk management activities. Work assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and employees exercise independent judgment in the application of professional nursing practices. Work is reviewed and evaluated by a Registered Nurse Supervisor, physician or dentist through observation, review of reports and conferences for quality and adherence to established standards in the application of professional nursing practices. Work may be administratively reviewed by another professional supervisor. department and the health care facility.

If you have the required medical experience as indicated below and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary, apply today!

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description () .

Work Hours And Additional Information

Full-time employment, 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts; 40-hour work week.

The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm; 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm; and 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.

Work hours for this position 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Necessary Special Requirements

This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements

PA residency requirement () is currentlywaivedfor this title.

If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Legal Requirements

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

You must pass a background investigation.

How To Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i. e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your

Compensation Information

$86189.0 / Yearly - $86189.0 / Yearly

Starting At: 86189.0 Yearly

Up To: 107345.0 Yearly